Exams

Hi guys,

I have recently took an exam on my 1st and 2nd semester (resit). However the first attempt I have done my exam I have failed both coursework and exam.In the second attempt I managed to pass the exam but however did not do the coursework which was marked as absent. I would like to know if my university would let me retake the coursework since I have passed my exam. Or if they would tell me to redo the whole year. Please let me know ASAP

(edited 3 years ago)

Reply 1

PhoenixFortune

Original post by A1thecappo

Hi guys,

I have recently took an exam on my 1st and 2nd semester (resit). However the first attempt I have done my exam I have failed both coursework and exam. However in the second attempt I managed to pass the exam but however did not do the coursework which was marked as absent. I would like to know if my university would let me retake the coursework since I have passed my exam. Or if they would tell me to redo the whole year. Please let me know ASAP

Contact your university. Every institution has different rules about resits/retakes, so you need to ask them directly.

Reply 2

A1thecappo

Original post by PhoenixFortune

Contact your university. Every institution has different rules about resits/retakes, so you need to ask them directly.

Ok thank you🙏

Reply 3

mike23mike

Original post by A1thecappo

Hi, look at the course regulations - found in your student handbook. In most universities your resit mark counts for the whole module mark and so whatever mark you have for the coursework will not count. However, please check the regulations for your university.

Reply 4

Reality Check

Original post by A1thecappo

What was the reason for your not doing the coursework at the second attempt?

Reply 5

A1thecappo

Original post by Reality Check

What was the reason for your not doing the coursework at the second attempt?

Because I’ve had second semester as well as the resit coursework, therefore Stress was building so seemingly I have forgotten about the coursework.

Reply 6

A1thecappo

Below is my university student handbook regarding the resits!

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Reply 7

mike23mike

Original post by A1thecappo

Below is my university student handbook regarding the resits!

Reading the handbook it seems that you are required to repeat all assessment elements for the failed module so you did not complete the coursework so you will have officially failed the resit. From the handbook, the university may ask you to retake the module. If the module will not run until next academic year then you may need to put your studies on hold until you pass the module. Sorry

Reply 8

A1thecappo

The picture below is my resit exam.

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Reply 9

A1thecappo

I just need your opinion on what you think would happen at this stage since I have failed the resit coursework for this module.!

Reply 10

PhoenixFortune

Original post by A1thecappo

I just need your opinion on what you think would happen at this stage since I have failed the resit coursework for this module.!

Read @mike23mike's advice in post #8. There's nothing more anyone can say until you've spoken directly to your department. It's likely that you will have to retake the whole module when you are able to.

Reply 11

A1thecappo

I’ve just received my letter could you please advise and clarify.

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Reply 12

PhoenixFortune

Original post by A1thecappo

I’ve just received my letter could you please advise and clarify.

From what you've posted, it looks as though you cannot progress onto the next year of your course, the university is currently deciding whether they will allow you to retake the two modules you failed next year.

Reply 13

mike23mike

Original post by PhoenixFortune

I agree, you originally failed four modules. You have passed two on resitting them but failed two others. The university is within its rights to ask you to leave the course. What they will be weighing up is that if you failed four 1st year modules it does not bode well for the future years when the modules will only get harder. You will not want to read this but it may be better for you to consider another course?